Finding 400568 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-12
Audit: 308626
Organization: 6 Stones Mission Network (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to submit the annual report on time, leading to a significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely reporting is mandated by Tarrant County in the grant agreement, which was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a checklist for grant reporting submissions to ensure compliance with all deadlines.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-002: Reporting – significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. Criteria: The Organization is required to report quarterly and annually on a timely basis as detailed by Tarrant County in the grant agreement. Condition: During reporting testing, it was noted that the Organization did not submit the required annual report on a timely basis. Cause: The untimely annual reporting was an oversight. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with the reporting requirements stated in the grant agreement. Recommendation: The Organization should implement controls to ensure compliance with reporting requirements including a checklist for required grant reporting submissions by type and due date. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-002: Reporting - significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. Management Response 6 Stones Mission Network will follow 2 CFR Part 200 reporting requirements by: • Creating a reporting timeline from the grant award document and presenting to the 6 Stones Board of Directors Finance Committee. • Providing monthly status updates on the ongoing reporting until the project and all reporting tasks are completed.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 400567 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977009 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977010 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.95M
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $137,199